adminMeasles epidemic strikes ‘Bible belt’
THE HAGUE. — In the so-called Dutch “Bible belt,” a strip of land mainly inhabited by conservative Protestants, a measles epidemic has broken out since late May, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment said yesterday. Local outbreak of the measles, an infection of the respiratory system, was reported around reformatory schools inBiti is way off the mark
Takunda Mugaga Economic AgendaWhen Mike Tyson, a one-time world heavyweight boxing champion, was reaching the twilight of his illustrious career, he opted to shelve all the conventional means of fighting an opponent and resorted to biting instead. Could this be the case with our Finance Minister Tendai Biti? Minister Biti’s interpretation of the official unemployment rate in
Emeralds’ auction put on hold
LUSAKA. — Zambia’s top producer has put on hold the auction of high-quality emeralds planned for June 10 to 14 in Singapore, pending clarification on proposed restrictions governing the export of precious stones from Zambia, the Times of Zambia reported yesterday. In April, the Zambian government announced that auctioning of locally-producedGhana arrests Chinese nationals for illegal gold mining
ACCRA. — A Chinese joint working team is in Ghana to discuss issues linked to Chinese nationals in the crackdown on illegal gold mining in the West African country.Upon its arrival on Tuesday, the team from the Chinese ministries of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Public Security met with Ghanaian officials of security and immigration
Force faces 93 misconduct charges
CAPE TOWN. — A total of 93 charges of misconduct have been brought against members of South Africa’s peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the defence department said on Wednesday. “There are 93 cases involving members of the SANDF serving under the Monusco (United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the
Whistle-blower vows to reveal more
HONG KONG. — Whistle-blower Edward Snowden yesterday vowed to fight any US bid to extradite him from Hong Kong and promised new revelations about US surveillance targets, the South China Morning Post reported. “I’m neither traitor nor hero. I’m an American,” the Hong Kong newspaper’s website quoted him as saying in an exclusive interview.
Zim should tread with care on EPAs
Gift Mugano Business CorrespondentIN 1975, both Africa Caribbean and Pacific countries and the European Union signed their first trade agreement, the Lomé Convention. At independence, Zimbabwe joined other ACP countries. Following the agreement expiration in 2000, the Cotonou Agreement was signed. This agreement aims to integrate the ACP countries into the world economy.
‘Mandela responding better to treatment’
JOHANNESBURG. — Nelson Mandela is responding better to treatment, South African President Jacob Zuma said yesterday as the frail anti-apartheid hero spent a fifth day in hospital. Mandela’s family said they were “deeply touched” by the outpouring of support since the 94-year-old was admitted to a private clinic in Pretoria on Saturday with a
Spar stores set to appeal
Business ReporterSpar Corporate Stores is planning to appeal to the High Court against the eviction of its Spar store from Arundel Village in Mt Pleasant, Harare, last week.
“We are appealing against the judgment and our legal team is confident that the same will be set aside on appeal by the High Court,” read the statement issued by the
Tobacco exports rake in US$130m
Agriculture ReporterTobacco exports have raked in US$129 million with South Africa being the top buyer of the Zimbabwean golden leaf. According to the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board, Zimbabwe has so far exported 33,2 million kg of tobacco, an increase from last season’s 27 million kg which saw the country earning US$109 million. China used to occupy the